Our education on and discussions about police and government surveillance of journalists, activists, and organizers in this country continues. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an article by Wendi C. Thomas called “Police have been spying on Black reporters and activists for years. I know because I’m one of them.”[…]
August2021
Episode 31: Exploring the characteristics of White Supremacy Culture
White supremacy is powerful, pervasive, and affects all of us. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an article by Tema Okun called “White Supremacy Culture – Still Here”, which defines white supremacy and white supremacy culture, and describes the various characteristics of white supremacy culture and the potential antidotes for[…]
Episode 30: Black humanity and experiences in Between the World and Me
One of the many lessons that Ta’Nehisi Coates has given us is the importance of listening with an open mind and an open heart. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss “Between the World and Me“, the HBO adaptation of Ta’Nehisi Coates’ bestselling book by the same name, and what this[…]
Episode 29: A 2021 Movement for Black Lives Time Capsule
We are collectively organizing and building a vision for our North Star. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the Movement for Black Lives’ takeover issue of In These Times magazine which chronicles the work currently going on across the movement, and the many lessons we have learned and are taking[…]